The book collector in me was out in full force this week. I have to admit that this is a crazy number of books to acquire in a single week. Hopefully, I can control myself for a few weeks and give myself a chance to get caught up a bit.

Vacation is over and we went back to work this week. No fun. I was pretty busy at work just trying to get caught up. It was otherwise a pretty quiet week.

I had a widget for Lisa Scottoline's next book sent to me and I couldn't resist. I caught Invictus as a read now and thought it sounded great so I grabbed it while I had the chance. I requested The Late Show a long time ago and had given up any hope so I was surprised to be approved this week. Harlan Coben is one of my favorite authors and there may have been some squealing when I saw that I had been approved for Don't Let Go, which I will be starting right away. I am excited to read the newest book in the Diamonds in the Rough series by Sophie Barnes. I caught most of the other books for $2 or $3 during all of the great sales on Amazon this week. I did pay full price for The Winter King but received a promotional credit for the purchase which covered the cost of The Awakening.

These four books actually should have been on last week's post. We spent last Friday out and about since we were on vacation and ended up going to two different bookstores. Of course, we had to support them both by making a purchase. My daughter was the one to pick these out but I had a hand in encouraging The Hate U Give and do plan to read that one. I also hope to read Cinder but I am not sure that the other two books are really my kind of read.

I was lucky enough to win a copy of Deadtown from Melliane at Between dreams and reality. There was some kind of mix up with the publisher so Ace ended up sending the first 5 books in the series to make up for the delay. That was very generous of them and very much appreciated.

I just loved About a Dog by Jenn McKinley so when I saw the opportunity to review a couple of her earlier cozy mysteries, I jumped at the chance. If you haven't checked out Audiobook Jukebox yet, they are a fantastic resource for audiobook reviews and their reviewer program has some great books available for request.

Oooh nice!! I wouldn't be embarrassed! These are the hauls to live for!! LOL! It's like once in a blue moon where I acquire this much in one week! As of now--because I still plan to go out today!--my book haul is at 4. And I only need to read 2. It will be explained tomorrow, but yeah. I clearly have a book buying problem in some realms as I am contemplating buying Australian covered books but TBD doesn't have them, so I'm seeking other avenues. Expensive avenues. I'm in trouble! LOL!

Oh wow, you weren't kidding! That is a lot of books! lol. So many great looking ones. I read Cinder earlier this year and really loved it. I hope you love it too. What to Say Next is one that I have on my wishlist too. Hope you love all of your new books and have a great weekend!

You have a very good selection of books! I really loved The Hate U Give. It is very powerful and insightful. I also enjoyed The Diabolic (I even made a Pinterest board for the fashion in the book!). Enjoy your new books and have a great week.

I really need to read The Hate U Give. I've heard nothing but good things. I was too late for the read-now on Invictus, but am so far behind on my current pile that it's probably a good thing. Happy reading! Natflix&Books

I am probably going to cave and buy What to Say Next. I don't know how much longer I can wait for my library to get it. Seriously, we have three libraries in my township and the YA selections is a little lacking. To make me feel worse, I won a What to Say Next prize pack, which did not include a book. *sad face* I hope you love all your new books!!

Embarrassed? Naaahhhh. You picked up a lot of good ones. I had no idea that the new Sophie Barnes book was available for review already. I loved A Most Unlikely Duke. :D OMG and I loved The Winter King! I have The Sea King and I want to start it soon. It has been a long time coming. ;) I hope you enjoy all of your new books!

Wow you had a busy week book buying and you picked up a lot of wonderful books. I'm really looking forward to reading What to Say Next, I've been patiently waiting since I read her last book. Enjoy all your new reads :)

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The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group - Berkley
Publication Date: May 26, 2020
Date Read: May 25, 2020
Length: 400 pages
Source: Publisher ★★★★☆Inspired by the true story of a daring deception that plunges a courageous young woman deep into the horrors of a Nazi PoW camp to be with the man she loves.

In the dead of night, a Czech farm girl and a British soldier travel through the countryside. Izabela and prisoner-of-war Bill have secretly married, and are on the run, with Izzy dressed as a man. The young husband and wife evade capture for as long as possible, until they are cornered by Nazi soldiers with tracker dogs.

Izzy’s disguise works. The couple are assumed to be two escaped British soldiers and transported to a PoW camp. However, their true test has just begun as they face terrible living conditions and the constant terror of Izzy’s exposure. But in the midst of unimaginable horrors comes hope, for the young couple are befriended by a s…